Two states require that students take independently-administered civics tests to graduate high school. Eight have comprehensive exit exams. And a vast majority require students to earn credits in ...
WASHINGTON - Many high school graduation tests don't measure whether students are ready for college or work, and some states haven't even made clear what the purpose of their tests are, a study finds.
Re “Mass. high schoolers may face end-of-course tests: But critics cite vote to end MCAS graduation rule” (Page A1, Oct. 18): Something I’ve noticed in more than 20 years as a public high school ...